COLOMBO : Representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) met with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 24 August at Temple Trees. During the meeting, the WFP representatives expressed their readiness to continue their partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka and reaffirmed their commitment to...

COLOMBO : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism facilitated a briefing forthe Diplomatic Missions in Colombo on “Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026”in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 20 August 2026 at the LakshmanKadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies.Welcoming the invitees, Director General of Economic Affairs...

COLOMBO : – – U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka on the evening of August 22, , to assume his duties as the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Ambassador-designate Meyer expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to serve as the 29th U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, stating: “It is an honor...

COLOMBO : The government has provided an opportunity for eligible journalists to purchase houses constructed with modern facilities in the Kottawa area under a concessionary housing scheme funded by the Chinese government. The special housing programme is aimed at journalists with long-standing experience in the media industry. Key Details 📍 Location: Kottawa🏠 Price of a...

BEIRUT; A significant milestone in strengthening economic and commercial relations between SriLanka and Lebanon was reached with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and MountLebanon (CCIA-BML) and The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on 20 August 2026in Beirut. This marked the first-ever MoU between...